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When I wake up in the morning, the first things that I see are the clouds. They're right there. I look out my window now and there's always, always a black bird of some sort on the ledge there. Usually I wake up and look at the birds.

Saul Williams

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Saul Williams
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: February 29
Actor
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Screenwriter
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Newburgh
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Saul Stacey Williams
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